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Communication Sciences at University of Memphis

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, take a look at what University of Memphis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 63 communication sciences degrees were awarded at University of Memphis.

Studying Online at University of Memphis

Distance learning is available at University of Memphis. Among 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at University of Memphis

Rankings can help you compare University of Memphis’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#6 of 8
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#26 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#36 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#81 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#218 of 315

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#6 of 8
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#26 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#36 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#81 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#218 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from University of Memphis

Graduates of University of Memphis’s Communication Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,710
2 years	$59,788
3 years	$53,133
4 years	$58,865
5 years	$57,281

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from University of Memphis report median earnings of $58,865, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at University of Memphis, by degree type.

Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at University of Memphis are 95% women (60) and 5% men (3).

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at University of Memphis

Among the 37 master’s communication sciences graduates at University of Memphis, 95% were women (35) and 5% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	6
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 32% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, higher than the national average of 27%.*

Communication Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Memphis

Among the 10 doctoral communication sciences degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Memphis.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Communication Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Memphis, below the national average of 22%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at University of Memphis

This Communication Sciences program at University of Memphis offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communication Sciences & Disorders	2
Audiology/Audiologist	8
Speech-Language Pathology	37
Communication Disorders Sciences	16

Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Communication Sciences program at University of Memphis go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Audiologists	$54,746
Speech-Language Pathologists	$47,305
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,663

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.